Storm Eowyn NI

A red weather warning was issued by the UK and NI governments. Strong winds were expected to start at around 7 am in the morning on Friday 24.01.25 . The red weather warning has now finished but an amber warning stays on place.

Across Northern Ireland 283,000 homes and businesses were without electricity with more than 70 reports of trees down and other obstructions on the roads early on Friday

A wind speed of 114mph has been recorded in Ireland - the fastest since records began - according to the Irish weather service

NI Fire & Rescue Service receive 164 emergency calls since midnight

Translink have announced no rail services will operate for the remainder of the day with potential impact to some early Saturday morning services also.

NI Water have announced multiple postcodes are experiencing disruption with their water supply.